70.143 BF1859  -  Geometridae -  Larentiinae - Pasiphila chloerata - Sloe Pug Adult Macro:  CAT 2 - Can be confused with other species - Can be confused with other species       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>  Geometridae ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Green Pug
ID pointers: Similar to Green Pug.
Distribution:  (Last record: 07/07/2023 at Cromford )  -  Latest record – July 2023, Cromford, is probably the first record in a number of years – A resident whose status in Derbyshire is uncertain. Probably widely distributed, especially in the south of the county where Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) is a common shrub.
Flight Period: May /  June /  -  On the wing May – June Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Clive Ashton  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 17-19mm
Forewing: 0-10mm
Last Recorded Date: 07/07/2023
Last Recorded By: Clive Ashton
Last Recorded General Area: Cromford
No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW:  Cromford, Derbyshire – 7th/8th July 2023 – Clive Ashton ©

 
 

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